COURSE OVERVIEW

cinematography course

This is the art and technique of capturing motion pictures on film or digitally.
This includes capturing and composing the visual elements of a movie, such as lighting, framing, camera movement, and color.

Cinematographers, also known as directors of photography, work closely with the director to visually tell the story and create a specific look and feel for the film.

They use a variety of techniques, such as different camera lenses, lighting, and special effects, to achieve the desired visual style.
All these and others will be covered in this class.

module 1

what you'll learn

Introduction to Cinematography

This section would cover the basics of visual storytelling and the role of the cinematographer in the filmmaking process.

Camera Techniques

Students would learn about different types of cameras and lenses, as well as how to use them to achieve specific visual effects. This would include topics such as depth of field, focal length, and movement.

module 2

Lighting: Students would learn about the principles of lighting and how to use it to shape the mood and atmosphere of a scene. This would include topics such as key, fill, and back lighting, as well as color temperature.
Composition: Students would learn about the art of visual composition and how to use the elements of a scene (such as framing, perspective, and movement) to create dynamic and visually interesting images.

module 3

Camera Movement: Students would learn about the different types of camera movement (such as panning, tilting, and tracking) and how to use them to enhance the visual storytelling.
Post-Production: Students would learn about the post-production process and how to use editing and color grading to enhance the visual style of a film. Editing compelling wedding trailers and events shorts for social media.
Directing the Camera: Students would learn about working with the director, other key members of the crew, and the actors to create visually stunning shots.

module 4

Practical Exercises: Students would complete practical exercises to put their skills into practice and gain hands-on experience in the field.
Career Opportunities: students would learn about the career opportunities in the field of cinematography and how to prepare for a career in the industry.
Case Studies: students would learn through analyzing real-world examples of well-known films and studying the techniques used by the cinematographer.

At the end of the cinematography course,

students should have a solid understanding of the following:

The role of the cinematographer in the filmmaking process and how their work contributes to the visual storytelling of a film.
The career opportunities available in the field of cinematography and how to prepare for a career in the industry.
Analyzing real-world examples of well-known films and the techniques used by the cinematographer.
Camera movement and how it can be used to enhance the visual storytelling

The career opportunities available in the field of cinematography and how to prepare for a career in the industry.

Analyzing real-world examples of well-known films and the techniques used by the cinematographer.

Understanding the importance of the aesthetics and technical aspects of the craft and how to apply them creatively in different film scenarios.

The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with other members of the production.